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Old 08-24-2008, 06:25 PM
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Mark; thanks for the welcome.

My surgeon gave me 2 brochures: 1) fusion and 2) ADR. Without a discography, we can't tell whether I'm a candidate for ADR. Based on MRI, xrays and MRI, I could be, but the MRI doesn't give enough info to determine that. I just found out that the discography has been denied (WC) so now I'm starting that battle.

The PA tried to convince me that fusion wasn't going to limit my flexibility, but she didn't succeed. Since the dr. gave me info on those two options, then I'm assuming I may be a candidate for ADR. My best friend had fusion and everytime I hear him tell me what he can't do, the more I'm convinced that ADR is the best choice for my lifestyle. I'm too active of a person to get fused and I'm afraid of the future risks and limitations. I have faith in new technology and willing to accept the risks for ADR. After all, I use to race mortorcyles against a bunch of guys going 160mph into a turn, ADR is nothing compared to that!
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